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Case Summary: Marina W. CESAR vs. Richard R. SUNDELIN. No. ll-P-351

The question before the appeals court was whether “—in dividing a marital estate that includes a family business-a judge of the Probate and Family Court has the authority to enjoin the party that no longer will have any ownership in the business from operating a competing business. We hold that a probate judge does have such authority and therefore remand this matter for further proceedings."
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Family Law Section Spring 2012 Newsletter

Tuesday, May 01, 2012
The Spring 2012 edition of the Family Law Section newsletter is now available. Explore this issue to read articles such as "The Insidious Double-Dip: Are Your Eyes Wide Open or Wide Shut?" and "Renewal of 209A Orders: Does the Standard Change?" as well as recent case summaries.
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Family Law Committees

  • Family Law Communications Committee
    This committee publishes information relevant to the family law bar. If you are interested in an editorial position or writing for the newsletter or blog, contact the Co-Chairs.

    Contact Information

    Theresa B. Ramos

    Rosenberg, Freedman & Goldstein LLP

    (617) 964-7000

    Wendy O. Hickey

    Nissenbaum Law Offices

    (617) 330-9090

  • Family Law Education Committee
    Help develop relevant and innovative educational sessions led by a diverse group of talented speakers who cover family law issues.

    Contact Information

    Jennifer Sevigney Durand

    Schmidt & Federico P.C.

    (617) 695-0021

    Rachel Biscardi

    Women's Bar Association of Massachusetts

    (617) 973-6666

    Francine Gardikas

    Burns & Levinson LLP

    (617) 345-3000

    Joanne Eleanor Romanow

    Casner & Edwards, LLP

    (617) 426-5900

  • Family Law Pro Bono Committee
    This committee focuses on practice-specific pro bono projects to engage Section members.

    Contact Information

    Kristine Ann Cummings

    Sally & Fitch LLP

    (617) 542-5542

    Cynthia E. MacCausland

    Law Office of Cynthia E. MacCausland

    (617) 284-3804

  • Family Law Public Policy Committee
    The BBA is very active in legislative and regulatory changes in the law. Family law attorneys are asked to lend their expertise.

    Contact Information

    Alexander David Jones

    Looney & Grossman LLP

    (617) 951-2800

    Gayle Stone-Turesky

    Stone, Stone & Creem

    (617) 523-4567

  • Steering Committee
    The leadership committee of the Section organizes programs and discusses policy. To inquire about opportunities, please contact the Section Co-Chairs.